Each Cloud Volumes ONTAP BYOL system must have a license installed with an active subscription. If an active license is not installed, the Cloud Volumes ONTAP system shuts itself down after 30 days. Cloud Manager simplifies the process by managing licenses for you and by notifying you before they expire.

License management for a new system

A tenant must be linked to a NetApp Support Site account so Cloud Manager can obtain licenses for Cloud Volumes ONTAP BYOL systems. If the credentials are not present, Cloud Manager prompts you to enter them when you create a new Cloud Volumes ONTAP BYOL working environment.